Caprice Wagon V8-350 5.7L (1994)
place the seal protector J 34014 over end of compressor shaft. Slide the new seal onto the shaft with a rotary motion until it stops. Take care not to
dislodge the O-ring. Be sure the seal makes good contact with the O-ring. Disengage the installer from the seal and remove the installer J 23128-A
and the seal protector J 34614.
NOTICE: Handling and care of seal protector is important. If seal protector is nicked or the bottom flared, the new seal may be damaged during
installation.
4. Install the new seal retainer ring with its flat side against the Seal, using Snap-Ring Pliers J 5403. Use the sleeve from O-ring installer J 33011 to
press in on the seal retainer ring so that it snaps into its groove.
5. To leak test, install compressor leak test fixture J 39893 on rear head of compressor and connect gage charging lines and J 39500-GM Refrigerant
Recovery System. Pressurize suction and high-side of compressor with R-134a Refrigerant. Temporarily install (M9 x 1.25 thread on shaft) nut
and, with the compressor in horizontal position, rotate the compressor shaft in normal direction of rotation several turns by hand. Leak test the seal
area and correct if leak found. Recover the refrigerant. Remove shaft nut.
6. Remove any excess oil resulting from installing the new seal parts from the shaft and inside the compressor neck.
7. Install the clutch plate and hub assembly as described in minor repair procedures.
8. Reinstall compressor belt and tighten bracket.
9. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system.
